Nurse Practitioner Pre-Op Assessment - INTERNAL

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking a skilled Pre-Operative Nurse Practitioner to join their established team responsible for pre-operative assessment and optimisation of patients awaiting surgery.

You will work closely with Consultant Anaesthetists, Surgeons and pharmacists to ensure patients are fit for anaesthesia, with a focus on patient education, safety and service improvement across NHS Wales priorities.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continual professional development (CPD) and registration.
• Understanding of the Pre-Operative Nurse Practitioner role.
• Surgical experience is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality pre-operative assessments and optimise patient fitness for surgery.
• Identify risks and coordinate pathways to ensure safe anaesthesia and operative care.
• Educate patients and families and support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Work within the multidisciplinary team and across BCUHB sites as required.

Skills

Professional Registration

CPD ongoing

Understanding of PRE-OP NPH role

Surgical experience

Communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Job Overview

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

Join an established and supportive multidisciplinary team providing high-quality pre-operative assessment and optimisation of patients undergoing surgery. Working closely with Consultant Anaesthetists, Consultant Surgeons, Pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, you will ensure patients are safely prepared for general anaesthesia and surgery. As part of a developing service, you will also contribute to service improvements that meet the changing needs of the local population and support NHS Wales priorities and targets.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake comprehensive pre-operative assessments, identify and manage factors that may impact a patient’s fitness for surgery, and coordinate pathways to ensure patients are optimally prepared for anaesthesia and operative procedures. Working as part of an established multidisciplinary team, the role involves close collaboration with Consultant Surgeons, Consultant Anaesthetists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to support safe, high-quality patient care. The post holder will provide patient education and advice, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and help ensure the service meets the evolving needs of the local population and NHS Wales priorities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and /or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality pre-operative assessment services, applying specialist knowledge of surgical and pre-assessment nursing to support safe and effective patient care. Practice in accordance with NMC/HCPC professional standards, equality principles, and organisational policies. Assess patients’ suitability for surgery through history taking, clinical examination, observations, and diagnostic investigations. Ensure patients are fully informed and prepared for surgery, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs. Identify and elevate risks, abnormal findings, and urgent situations, referring patients for optimisation or further clinical review as required. Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient pathways, admissions, and continuity of care. Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely patient records in line with professional, legal, and data protection requirements. Work independently and collaboratively within the Pre-Operative Assessment team, providing support, guidance, and mentorship to colleagues. Contribute to service improvement, research, audits, projects, and the sharing of best practice across BCUHB. Promote a positive patient experience through professional, compassionate, and respectful communication with patients, families, carers, and colleagues. Participate in training, appraisal, mandatory updates, revalidation, and continuing professional development to maintain clinical competence. Ensure efficient use of resources, maintain stock and equipment, report maintenance issues, and comply with organisational policies and procedures. Be flexible to work across BCUHB sites to meet service requirements.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Professional Registration.
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Understanding of the Pre-Operative Nurse Practitioner role
• Surgical Experience
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal and interpersonal skills

Desirable criteria

• Pre-Assessment experience
• Welsh language skills
• Knowledge and understanding of patient information systems e.g W-PAS WCP Cito Epro

Experience

Essential criteria

• Surgical experience

Desirable criteria

• Practice Assessor